St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-08-25
The GRAND old MAN.
Gladstone Still Vigorously
Leading the Battle Of the
National League.
The Opposition Intend to
Make Trouble in the Par
liamentary Debate,
But Do Not Care For the
Tories Downfall Just
at Present.
Rocky Times Apparently
Ahead For Prince Ferdi-
nand, Of Bulgaria.
BY Cable to the Globe.


LONDON, Aug. 24.-Mr. Gladstone
held a second conference with Arnold
Morley. the Liberal Whig, in the lobby
of the house of commons shortly before
beginning tO-day's sitting. Their con-
versation was brief, but earnest, and it
is understood Mr.. Morley informed his
chief that every arrangement had been
perfected to secure full attendance of
the GladStOnian members Friday even
ing. Some regret is expressed that
John Morley is not likely to be present,
but Sufficientnumber of the opposition
members will be in their seats to make
his presence unnecessary to the success
of the GladStOnian programme, though
vigorous speech from him would be
more than welcome. When Mr.. Glad
stone entered the house he was greeted
with tremendously enthusiastic recep-
ton by the Liberal and Parnellite MEM
berS on the floor and the crowd of home
rule SympathiZerS that packed the gal
lerieS.
RUMORS WE'RE IN CIRCULATION
to-day, presumably set in motion by
Unionists, that considerable discomfort
existed in the Liberal ranks over the
action of some Gladstonian members in
joining the National league and the eX-
pressed determination of others to follow
the example. Careful and extended in
quiry has shown, however, that the re-
ports are baSeleSS. Not only has there
been no discomfort manifested by any
Liberal member, but OH the contrary
members who openly avOwed sympathy
with the principles and objects of the
league and proved their sincerity by
joining its ranks, have received the full
approval of those of their colleagues
who have not as yet committed them
selves absolutely to a thick and thin
support of the condemned Irish Organi-
cations. The conservative conference
at the Carlton club to-day was entirely
harmonious, and no disposition was
visible on the part of any Tory mem
bers to advise any alteration whatever
in the programme adopted by the gov
ernment for the conduct of parliament
airy business or Irish affairs during the
remainder of the session. The arraign-
ment of the government by Mr.. Glad
stone and his followers in the house of
commons tomorrow promises to be
lively affair, and doubts are expressed
by many of the supporters of the gov
ernment that Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Bal
four will be equal to the task of success
fully defending the position of the min
istry against the assaults of the eX-
premier and his lieutenants. The oppo-
Sition, of course, do not indulge in any
expectation of defeating the govern
ment on Friday. and probably would
not do so il they could, their motives
being wholly ulterior and with view
of achieving
A MUCH GREATER VICTORY
ultimately than the immediate defeat of
the cabinet could accomplish. As gen
orally understood among the Liberal
and Irish members, the intention is to
give the government a sharp parting
wound and direct the efforts during the
recess to irritate it and keep it open,
trusting to the writings of the victim
to tear its fostering sides still further
apart before parliament shall reaSSem-
BILE, when the crippled and exhausted
enemy of home rule may be dispatched
with ease. This is very pretty theory,
and is really entertained seriously by
the opposition, but as the possibility
that the intended victim may prove to
he the victor is apparently not taken in
account, and the likelihood of severe
disappointment not thought of, the rose
colored programme may change its hue
TIE PORTE'S COMMUNICATION
to Prince Ferdinand cOndemning the
latter'S entry into Bulgaria is sufficiently
definite as far as it goes, but the sultan
neglectS to state what will be the conse-
quence of the Coburg princes refusal
or failure to comply with the conditions
of the note. The settlement of the ques-
ton seems as far off as ever. 1t is likely.
however, that something decisive will
be done during next week, either by
Russia or Turkey, or by both, and such
action on the part of either can result
only in disaster to the usurper of the
Bulgarian throne.
THE NEW HEBRIDES.
In spite of the very much modified
tone of the French press, the friction
between the governments of England
and France over the New Hebrides
question increases. The ground upon
which France blocks the way to an ami
cable settlement Of the dispute is most
trivial, and no one can doubt that Eng
land is amply justified in maintaining
the right of her attitude. Sooner or
later France must yield the concessions
she persiStently and unwarrantably
withhOldS
With few exceptions the English
press declare that England can not
allow the use of Canadian troops in en-
forcing the orders of the Manitoba
courts, and demand that steps be taken
to prevent the dominion authorities
from committing the mistake of author
iZing military Interference in the Red
river valley. The Pail Mall Gazette
severely condemns the attitude of the
dominion government and cites many
precedentS to prove its intenable char
acter. The st. James Gazette mildly
supports the Canadian government. but
deprecates violence and bloodshed. The
parliamentary election for st. Ives,
which will take place Oh Tuesday next,
is looked forward to with unusual in
terest. The seat has been occupied by
Conservative for 100 years without a
break, but owing to the influence of the
recent by elections and the changed
temper of the people it is thought the
.ihara lS have q good nhanna of olnnti,,rr